Route Description

This route is HARD. On the pre-ride we were close to the cut-off times. If it rains, the route will be something safer.

What's in store?

You will encounter:

Steep hills (like, fall over backwards steep)

Long hills (mountains!)

Quiet bike routes

Busy bike routes

A short staircase (necessary for those steep hill hunting!)

A short gravel climb (200m, completed on 23mm tires)

Obscenely huge houses. Pools, tennis courts, Italianate decorations

Incredible views of the city

Start Finish

The start is not the same as the finish. But at least it's a pub!
Believe me, I tried, but you'll have to get a lift or plan the extra kms home..

Notes on timing

Because the route is so challenging, finishers will be required to show a GPS track or file to get official recognition of their ride if they want a posted time under 9.5 hours - otherwise expect your ride to have taken 10hrs :-)

(if this presents a barrier due to lack of GPS device, let the organizer Étienne know)

Controls

DO NOT DELAY. Controls open really early, but close based on riding 15kms/hr. If you climb slower than that (you probably will), you won't have much time to rest. Take heed!
There will be a manned control at Eagle Mountain and potentially in Deep Cove.